Team KatAnu

Did you miss our The Agile Network sessions today? Fear not, because we have more tomorrow! Join Kate Megaw and Anu Smalley in Revitalizing Retrospectives 12/17 at 10 a.m. CST. In this engaging session, we will explore how to breathe new life into retrospectives by focusing on a dynamic approach to facilitation. We'll break down the facilitation process into three key stages: Ready, Run, Reflect, ensuring retrospectives are well-planned, efficiently executed, and action-oriented. During the "Run" phase, we'll focus on the five essential parts of a successful event: opening with intention, exploring key issues, evaluating solutions, executing decisions, and closing with clear action steps. Leave with actionable insights and Lucid Software retrospective templates to make every retrospective a productive and energizing experience for your team! https://lnkd.in/gpcZpejb

Today's the day! Make sure you're registered for our FREE session over at The Agile Network today at 12 p.m. CST. Kate Megaw and Anu Smalley will be with Lucid Software discussing what it truly means to be a leader—not just by title, but by role. In this interactive workshop, we explore why coaching skills are essential for every leader and how they drive engagement, empowerment, and team success. We’ll explore how these skills foster trust and inspire growth. See you soon! https://lnkd.in/gUr_Q2Na

Join Kate Megaw and Anu Smalley in a FREE session on The Agile Network during our 2024 year-end Monthly Micro Conference Agile: The Path to AI as we use Lucid Software to learn how to revitalize our retrospectives - https://lnkd.in/durK8ZZ5 This virtual event will offer 2 days of exclusive content including Livestreams, Panels, Workshops, and more! The Micro Conference will feature 80+ business agility experts from around the world. Tickets are limited and available now, go to https://lnkd.in/eKPSsYnA to learn more and claim your spots to attend multiple events including live and prerecorded workshops! Also, don't miss out on discounted membership options to access The Agile Network year round offered only in conjunction with our December Micro Conference. Check out our lineup today https://lnkd.in/eE7hXh8k Check out our membership options and if you decide to join The Agile Network as a member don’t forget to take advantage of my expert discount code: KATANUCMC33 - That will give you 33% discount off ALL subscription fees. Team KatAnu

Come spend your lunch with us on Monday 12/16 over at The Agile Network! Kate Megaw and Anu Smalley are hosting Coaching Skills for Leaders - a workshop Powered by Lucid Software. Get ready for a hands-on, reflective workshop designed to leave you with practical tools to immediately apply in your leadership journey. https://lnkd.in/gUr_Q2Na

Join Team KatAnu on The Agile Network next Monday and Tuesday (12/16-17) for 2 days of free live sessions & workshops. Up first on Monday, 12/16 at 9 a.m. Panel Discussion: Can An Organization Capitalize on an AI Transformation Without Mastering an Agile Transformation? This session with Kate Megaw, Anu Smalley, Cherie Silas, MCC, Kwasi Owusu-Asomaning - MBA, PCC, Lonnie Weaver-Johnson, CST®, Michele Madore, Author, ICE-EC, and Bob Galen 🇺🇦 explores the critical intersection of organizational agility and the adoption of advanced technologies like AI. https://lnkd.in/g_3FnVc6 It’s free to attend, but space is limited so make sure you register!

Zombie epics?! You may be thinking wrong season, Kate Megaw and Ryan Smith, A-CSM, CSP-SM, CSPO. But the end of the year is exactly when zombie epics reveal themselves! Learn why in this week's KatAnu Connect podcast! https://lnkd.in/ggxw22j4

Last chance to become a #CertifiedAgileLeader in 2024! Join us for the Certified Agile Leader 1 (CAL 1) course on December 9-10, 2024, and unlock the skills to:   Transition from being the “chess master” to the “gardener” who nurtures high-performing teams. Build psychological safety and engagement within your team to foster innovation and collaboration. Identify and cultivate the core skills of an Agile leader, setting a clear direction while empowering your team. https://lnkd.in/gjhTZeDx

Do you find yourself leading meetings or events and wish they were more engaging, purposeful, and productive? Turn Ordinary Meetings Into Extraordinary Results! Join both Kate Megaw AND Anu Smalley for the Certified Agile Facilitator (CAF) course on December 5-6, 2024, where you’ll: 👍 Discover tnuhe Ready-Run-Reflect approach to structure and lead effective, goal-oriented meetings. 👍 Learn how to foster collaboration and creativity while keeping things fun and productive. 👍 Walk away with actionable ideas and takeaways to transform your future meetings into high-impact experiences. https://lnkd.in/gKbS4wQN

Happy December, everyone! Quite possibly our favorite month of the year because it's time for...retrospectives! If your team is still doing the tired old "what went well, what didn't go well, what can be improved," then you're retroing wrong! Instead, learn on this week's KatAnu Connect podcast with Kate Megaw and Ryan Smith, A-CSM, CSP-SM, CSPO how a real retro should be five steps—Open−Explore−Evaluate−Execute−Close. https://lnkd.in/gUaFAmJk

Woohoo! We have hit our 100th KatAnu Connect podcast episode! When we started recording the podcast, we weren't sure we'd have enough content (or interest) to last more than a few episodes. Now look at us! A HUGE thanks to Ryan Smith, A-CSM, CSP-SM, CSPO for working tirelessly each week to record and produce the podcast. And thank you to all our other guests who have come on and shared their Agile knowledge with Kate Megaw and Ryan. We're collecting topics, guests, and roadblocks to record for our 2025 season—submit your ideas below or shoot us a message. And who knows—maybe 2025 will be the year Anu Smalley officially joins us (instead of being our most frequent "guest"). 😏 https://lnkd.in/gT6rWem5